Two charges, each equal to $-q$, are kept at $(-a, 0)$ and $(a, 0)$. $A$ charge $q$ is placed at the origin. If $q$ is given a small displacement $y$ along the $y$-direction, the force acting on $q$ is proportional to:

  • A
    $y$
  • B
    $-y$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{y}$
  • D
    $-\frac{1}{y}$

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